3 Republican AGs Probe Fauci, Seek Aug. 31 Records Despite Federal Pardon

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 18

Florida, Louisiana and West Virginia attorneys general have joined a state-level investigation into Anthony Fauci, expanding a probe that already includes a subpoena requiring documents by Aug. 31.
The inquiry centers on whether Fauci misled the public during COVID-19 and violated state laws, with Florida seeking records on awards, financial incentives, vaccine efficacy, boosters, natural immunity, myocarditis risks and contacts with vaccine makers.
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill said the federal pardon issued by Joe Biden covers only federal offenses, leaving possible state fraud, perjury or obstruction-style charges in play; she cited newly released texts, writings and a prior deposition.
West Virginia AG John McCuskey said his office lacks direct prosecution power but plans to use evidence gathered with Florida and Louisiana to support county prosecutors and potential civil cases.
The three AGs cast the effort as both accountability for pandemic-era harms and a way to rebuild trust in public-health guidance before the next medical crisis.